US
May 1939- Label and catalog number
- Commodore 526
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WP-24403BSide A
WP-24405ASide B
Billie Holiday And Her OrchestraStrange Fruit / Fine And Mellow
Vinyl pressings
Strange Fruit / Fine And Mellow
by Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra · 1939
16 pressings5 countriesVocalSwingJazzPop
Strange Fruit / Fine And Mellow was first pressed on vinyl in 1939. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Strange Fruit / Fine And Mellow
5 pressings came out in 1939, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
May 1939- Label and catalog number
- Commodore 526
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WP-24403BSide A
WP-24405ASide B
US
May 1939- Label and catalog number
- Commodore 526
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WP 24403-BSide A runout stamped
WP 24405-ASide B runout stamped
US
May 1939- Label and catalog number
- Commodore 526
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WP 24403-B 1Side A runout, variant 1
WP 24405-A 1Side B runout, variant 1
WP 24403-B 5Side A runout, variant 2
WP 24405-A 3Side B runout, variant 2
US
May 1939- Label and catalog number
- Commodore 526
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
WP-24403B 1Side A
WP-24405A 1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | US | Commodore 526First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | US | Commodore 526First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | US | Commodore 526First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | US | Commodore 526First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | US | Commodore 526First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Misprint | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Misprint |
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | US | Commodore 526Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1944 | US | Commodore 526Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1948 | US | Commodore 7513Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Sweden | New York N. Y. 101Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1952 | Sweden | New York N. Y. 101Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Netherlands | CNR F 2257", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | Mainstream Records 6147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1965 | US | Mainstream Records 6147", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Jazz Selection J.S. 834Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Scandinavia | New York N. Y. 101Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Commodore 45-75137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AStrange Fruit
- BFine And Mellow
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strange Fruit / Fine And Mellow are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Strange Fruit / Fine And Mellow are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1939 and 1965.
When was Strange Fruit / Fine And Mellow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1939, in US. One of them is Commodore 526, released May 1939.
How do I tell if my copy of Strange Fruit / Fine And Mellow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 526) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WP-24403B and WP-24405A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Strange Fruit / Fine And Mellow on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.